Friday April 17, 2026 thru Saturday April 18, 2026
Celebrate the Tradition of Whole Hog BBQ and so MUCH MORE. Tastings from 30+ Pitmasters + Chefs at the 5th annual Carolina BBQ Festival.
Join us at the Carolina BBQ Festival, April 17-18, 2026, at Victoria Yards and the adjacent parking lot in Uptown Charlotte, NC ? all in support of our friends at Operation BBQ Relief. In partnership with Charlotte Shout
Our 2026 pitmaster + chef lineup features 30+ friends from the Carolinas & beyond, coming together to celebrate the rich tradition of whole hog BBQ (and so much more). Your festival tickets include tasting plates from all of our friends - that?s 30+ tastings of BBQ goodness if you hang with us all weekend. Come hungry.
Friday, April 17 - The Kickoff
We're kicking off festival weekend on Friday, April 17, celebrating all things CHARLOTTE BBQ.
Enjoy:
- Tastings from 5+ local BBQ spots. Live Music + DJ.
- A chance to watch the pits get set up for festival day
- All the eats + drinks to kick off the weekend in true #CLT fashion
Saturday, April 18 ? The Festival
Spend Saturday soaking in the full Carolina BBQ Festival experience.
Your day includes:
- Tasting plates from each of our 25 pitmaster stations
- A mix of whole hog, brisket, chicken, hash & rice, seafood, and more
- Local vendors + sponsor activations
- Beer, wine, cocktails, and a variety of non-alcoholic options available for purchase
- An on-site brick pit showcasing the heritage of whole hog cooking
BBQ for a Cause
Let's #BBQforaCause by supporting our friends at Operation BBQ Relief. Our amazing sponsors will once again be donating grills and all kinds of BBQ-related tools & swag for our onsite raffle benefiting OBR.
We're bringing the BBQ community together again to celebrate the whole hog tradition - festival style.
Located across the street from The Market at 7th St, Victoria Yards awaits. As one of Uptown's outdoor, ground-level spaces, you'll find a versatile and trendy hangout spot - perfect for casual evening outings and family-friendly activities. There's never been a better time to take advantage of Uptown's on-street entertainment, pop-up vendors, Light Rail, and the aromas of delicious cuisine being served nearby.
At Victoria Yards, enjoy live music, food trucks, beverages, and more!
Celebrate the Tradition of Whole Hog BBQ and so
MUCH MORE. Tastings from 30+ Pitmasters + Chefs at
the 5th annual Carolina BBQ Festival. Join us at
the Carolina BBQ Festival, April 17-18, 2026, at
Victoria Yards and the adjacent parking lot in
Uptown Charlotte, NC ? all in support of our
friends at Operation BBQ Relief. In partnership
with Charlotte Shout Our 2026...
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Celebrate the Tradition of Whole Hog BBQ and so MUCH MORE. Tastings from 30+ Pitmasters + Chefs at the 5th annual Carolina BBQ Festival.
